Mountain Empire Small Animal Hospital

08/06/2026

Cucumber eye masks? Optional. Stress reduction? Essential.

😺 Cats deserve veterinary visits that prioritize their comfort and wellbeing. Cat Friendly techniques help create a calmer experience from arrival through examination and beyond.

📅 This August 22, celebrate National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day by scheduling your cat's annual wellness visit.

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08/02/2026

Heartworm in cats is a serious disease, and it's more common than experts once assumed. Here's what happens if you cat becomes infected.

08/01/2026

Grapes, raisins, and even currants can be more dangerous to dogs than most pet parents realize. Even only a few grapes have been linked to sudden kidney failure that may not show up for days, and homegrown or organic grapes carry the same risk.

Veterinary medicine hasn't pinpointed why some dogs react and others don't, or confirmed what makes grapes so toxic, which is exactly why any known ingestion is treated as a potential emergency, not just the large ones.

If your dog gets into grapes, raisins, currants, or anything made with them, call or chat with our veterinary professionals at 800-213-6680.

07/31/2026

Every pet parent knows the feeling: one video says lilies are harmless if trimmed carefully, the next says a single drop of essential oil will kill your cat. It is hard to know which warnings deserve your attention and which are just noise.

Here is a simple test. Ask who is talking. Our toxicology experts spend every day reviewing the most current information in veterinary toxicology and talking on the phone with pet parents and veterinary professionals working through real poisoning cases.

That is the difference between a claim and a source. If you are ever unsure whether something is actually dangerous for your pet, skip the guesswork and call or chat with us at 800-213-6680. We are here 24/7.

07/30/2026

07/29/2026

07/28/2026

Are you finally taking that long-awaited vacation? Don't forget your pets' heartworm preventive!

07/27/2026

You may be disappointed if you fail, but you are doomed if you don't try.

07/26/2026

Next month is national bring your cat to the vet month. Here’s a checklist to help you prepare. 🐈‍⬛ ❤️

07/25/2026

There’s nothing like spending a beautiful summer day near the water. And it’s even more fun when you get to bring your pets along. But whether you’re packing your bag for the beach or spending the day on a boat, our experts at ASPCA Poison Control want to remind you to keep a few things in min...